Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a hinge capable of a vertical and overlay adjustment, comprised of a recessed hinge cup and a hinge arm connected to an attachment plate and an abutment plate which are further connected by a deformable hinge section. An overlay adjustment is provided by bending the deformable hinge section through use of an overlay adjustment screw fitted between the attachment plate and the abutment plate. The novel hinge provided is also adjustable vertically via an adjustment screw accessed by a portal in the attachment plate. The design is less complicated and therefore is lighter and less expensive than previous overlay adjustable hinges and allows delicate and semi-permanent adjustments to be made by a single installer.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for use in attaching, for example, a lid or a door is disclosed. The hinge assembly is economical to make and can stand up to a great deal of abuse. It easily assembled by an end user without the need for hand tools or traditional metal fasteners. The design of the hinge permits rotation of up to 270°. A method of using the hinge assembly to quickly and easily make a hinged connection with a door or lid of, for example, a storage system incorporating the hinge assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for retaining two linkage members in a rotational relationship for casement windows and the like. A hinge stud has its proximal end secured against rotation in an aperture of a first linkage and the hinge stud is provided with a projecting pivot and the pin portion of the stud extending through a second aperture in the second linkage for rotation between the two members. The pin is retained from dislodging by a circular snap ring received in an annular groove in the distal end of the pin. The snap ring is retained in fixed axial position and alignment relative to the second aperture in a tubular housing which is secured to the second linkage. This prevents the snap ring from ever engaging and breaching the finish provided on the second linkage.

Abstract: A hinge for use in an electronic device has an inner hinge part and an outer hinge part for providing rotatability between two device parts, allowing the device to open and close, for example. The inner hinge part has a peripheral surface defining the axis for rotation and a through channel along the axis for cable routing from one device part to another, for example. The peripheral surface of the inner hinge part has a groove substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis. On the outer hinge part, a ball bearing attached to one end of a spring is used to engage with the groove. The spring is disposed in a channel in the outer hinge part with another end of the spring secured on the outer part by a pin. One or more indents on the groove enable click and stop positions of the hinge.

Abstract: A castor includes a main body, two rollers each rotatably mounted on the main body, a stop member movable in the main body between a first position where the stop member is located at a height higher than that of each of the two rollers and a second position where the stop member is located at a height lower than that of each of the two rollers, a slide slidably mounted in the main body to move the stop member, and a control member pivotally mounted on the main body to move the slide. Thus, when the stop member is movable downward to rest on the ground, the two rollers are suspended in the air, so that the castor is locked exactly without slipping or moving on the ground.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an opening and closing device for a notebook computer. The opening and closing device includes hinge means for selectively opening and closing a monitor, drive means for driving the hinge means, and power transmission means for transmitting the power of the drive means to the hinge means in parallel. In an embodiment, the power transmission means includes a first gear installed on the hinge means, and a second gear installed on the drive means.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is suitable for use with a casement window assembly. The hinge assembly includes a frame fixedly connected to the window frame, a track on the hinge frame including a channel, a shoe slidably connected to the track, a sash arm pivotably connected to the shoe and fixedly connected to the window, and a swivel arm pivotably connected at a first end to the sash arm and pivotably connected at a second end to the hinge frame. The hinge assembly also includes structure for limiting pivoting of the sash arm relative to the shoe. The hinge assembly further includes means disposed on the hinge frame for assisting insertion of a portion of the shoe into the channel to mount the shoe on the track. An adjustment mechanism, having an eccentric adjuster and a quick-connect structure, pivotably connects the swivel arm to the frame.

Abstract: This invention is a method and apparatus by which potentially germ and virus infected doors can be safely and affectively opened without the user physically touching the potentially contaminated surface. The invention affectively hooks or grasps the preexisting door handle and allows the user to pull the door open. This invention also can be used to push doors open without physically touching potentially germ infected surfaces as well.

Abstract: This invention relates to a detachable beverage container handle, specifically the invention relates to a reusable figurine-shaped handle, which can be mounted and released from a plurality of beverage container diameters.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a Readygrip that can be readily attached as a second or third auxiliary handle to, and can be readily adjusted on, handheld tools that have elongated cylindrical handles that vary in diameter, have surfaces that are more or less than parallel to their axis, requires no sleeves or shims be added, the need for any tool(s) to attach or adjust has been negated and the portion gripped by the hand rotates preventing any abrasive contact between the user and the attachment or the tool.

Abstract: Pin apparatuses and methods are disclosed having particular suitability for use with machine handles such as those associated with walk-behind machines such as lawnmowers. A pin apparatus can include a housing defining an opening for receiving at least a portion of a pin. A pin can be provided having an elongated pin body with a proximal end section and a distal end section. The pin body can be adapted for positioning at least partially through the opening of the housing where the pin is movable with respect to the housing according to a method disclosed herein from an extended position where at least a portion of the distal end section extends to a predetermined extent outside of the opening, and a retracted position where the distal end section is in a retracted position from the predetermined extent. A handle can be provided external from the housing for moving the pin whereby movement of the handle moves the pin between the extended position and the retracted position.

Abstract: Antisolvent crystallization systems and methods are provided that employ porous hollow fiber membranes. The porous hollow fiber membrane includes a plurality of porous hollow fibers positioned within a shell, each porous hollow fiber defining a lumen side and shell side. A crystallizing solution is introduced to one side of the hollow fibers and an antisolvent is introduced to the other side of the fibers, in either cocurrent or countercurrent flow. One of the antisolvent and the crystallizing solution permeates in part through the porous hollow fiber membrane to the other side and crystals are formed thereby. Permeation of the antisolvent or the crystallizing solution establishes advantageous radial mixing that facilitates crystal formation of a desired size distribution. Downstream mixing, e.g., a completely stirred tank or a static mixer, may be employed to further improve crystallization operations.

Abstract: A strap retainer device and method for retaining a first object to a second object, the device including a body that is generally planar with an outer periphery portion, the body including a first end portion and a substantially oppositely disposed second end portion. The first end portion is adapted to attach to the first object and the second end portion includes a slot therethrough that is closed at both ends, the second end portion also includes a tortuous passageway therethrough that extends from the outer periphery portion to be in communication with the slot. The tortuous access passageway is operational to allow the strap to be selectably manually positioned from the outer periphery portion to the slot and selectably manually positioned from the slot to the outer periphery portion, wherein the tortuous access passageway helps restrict the strap from inadvertently dislodging from the slot to the outer periphery portion.

Abstract: A fastener for components of a motor vehicle, comprising a tubular rivet, with a rivet head and a shank, wherein the shank has at least two longitudinal slits, between which lugs which can deflect in an elastically rebounding manner are formed and comprising a support bearing with a tubular mounting 210 into which the shank of the rivet for the holding of at least a component between rivet head and support bearing can be inserted, wherein engagement elements assigned to one another are formed on the outer circumference of the shank and on the inner circumference of the mounting which, in a fixing position of the rivet in the mounting are engaged so that the rivet is held against slipping out of the mounting, and comprising a pin which can be inserted in the tubular rivet and which in a securing position in the rivet blocks a deflection of the lugs so that disengagement of the engagement elements is prevented.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a press-to-open zipper for reclosable packages are disclosed. In a first embodiment, extensions are formed obliquely on the consumer side the zipper profiles and are squeezed together to separate the zipper profiles and open the package. In a second embodiment, arched portions are formed on the product side of the zipper profile. These arched portions are squeezed together to separate the zipper profiles and open the package. In a third embodiment, one of the zipper profiles includes a rounded portion with a semi-circular cross section upon which interlocking elements are formed. By squeezing together the zipper profiles by the edges thereof, the profiles rotate with respect to each other about the rounded portion so as to release the interlocking of the interlocking elements and open the package.

Abstract: A foldable plastic slider for straddling relation with a plastic fastener includes first and second profiles. The straddling slider is adapted to close or open the fastener by movement therealong. The slider comprises a transverse support member, first and second legs, first and second separating fingers, and first and second wings. The transverse support member includes first and second opposing sides, an interior surface, and an outer surface. The first and second legs depend from the respective first and second opposing sides of the support member. The first separating finger extends from the interior surface of the support member. The first separating finger is adapted to open the first and second profiles. The second separating finger extends from the interior surface of the support member. The first and second wings are hingedly attached to the respective first and second opposing sides.

Abstract: A slide fastener for a garment having a first flap portion and second flap portion, the first flap portion having a button member, the slider fastener including a pair of opposing stringer strips coupled to the flap portions, each of the stringer strips being releasably engageable to each other, a slider slidably coupled to the opposing stringer strips, the slider releasably engaging the opposing stringer strips to each other, and an elongate tab member having a first end coupled to the button member of the first flap portion and a second end pivotally coupled to the slider, the movement of the first flap portion advancing the slider along the opposing stringer strips.

Abstract: A cover for application for use with a seat belt passive restraint including a buckle assembly having a tongue attached to a first belt segment and a receiver attached to a second belt segment and operable to selectively engage with the tongue and including a release button for disengaging the tongue. The cover includes a body having separate upper and lower portions that define a cavity therebetween to receive and enclose the buckle assembly. The upper and lower portions each have a wall forming top and bottom sides of the body and sidewalls depending from the wall. The sidewalls of the upper portion being in opposed relationship to the sidewalls of the lower portion. Opposed first and second apertures are formed. A dividing wall depends in a direction inwardly into the cavity from the wall of the upper portion and separates the cavity into two compartments. A latching means operates to releasably connect the upper portion to the lower portion.

Abstract: The present invention is briefly named “The tightener”. A two-arm handle with a ratchet mechanism for fastening a selected securing member around an object and carrying it. The first end of the securing member is secured to the tightener's U-shaped bed plate edge, and the second end is threaded through a slot made across a shaft. Said ratchet mechanism that is a ratchet wrench built-in the arm of the handle, and is connected with the shaft constituting a tightening device of the tightener. Said shaft is seated in dowel holes made in both sides of the bed plate of the jamming clamp and turned by the ratchet wrench, thereby winding onto the shaft the securing member exiting the jamming clamp. The shaft is turned by putting the handle in the swinging motion until reaching needed tension in the securing member. The jamming clamp jams automatically the securing member in the moment when pulling it is stopped and maintains it in tensioned state.

Abstract: A ladder station supporting device is provided which includes an upper holder assembly having an upper mounting body and a first vertically-oriented holder rotatably fastened to the upper mounting body; a lower holder assembly having a lower mounting body and a second vertically-oriented holder rotatably fastened to the lower mounting body; and a vertically-oriented articulation rod interconnecting the upper and lower holder assemblies, wherein the upper holder assembly may be adjustably positioned along an axis defined by the articulation rod.

Abstract: An installation tool for a wire thread insert having an inner surface with an inner helical thread, and an outer surface with an outer helical thread, the installation tool including: an elongate body (1) having a passage (3) extending there through between opposing ends thereof; a mandrel (5) supported within said passage and movable parallel to and rotatable about an elongate axis of the passage (3), the mandrel having a threaded portion (15) at one end thereof upon which a said wire thread insert can be threaded; wherein a delivery nozzle (21) having a threaded discharge port (17) is provided at one end of the tool for engaging the outer helical thread of a said wire thread insert, at least the delivery nozzle (21) being formed of a self-lubricating material.

Abstract: A pallet exchanging device is provided which can secure a sufficient working space and can cope with a multi-phase pallet exchanging system without increasing the size of the device. In a pallet exchanging device 1, a pallet stocker 3 is constituted so that any pallet placing pedestal 5 can be brought to a delivery position where a pallet is delivered and received to/from an arm 2, and the arm 2 can be moved between a first position where pallets are exchanged in the working machine main body 21 and a second position where a pallet is delivered and received at the delivery position of the pallet stocker 3. When the arm is moved to the second position, a space for a worker is provided on a front side of a work carry-in port.

Abstract: Fastening plastic drivers in a washing machine drum having at least two domes on the inside, which comprise a cavity extending along its center line, and are oriented perpendicular to the sheet casing of the drum and which serve to fasten the driver. A hole pattern corresponding to the arrangement of the domes of a driver is punched into the sheet casing of the drum. The driver is placed with its dome ends, which project beyond the contact surface of the driver with the sheet casing, onto the sheet casing so that the dome ends pass through the holes of the hole pattern. Counter holders are inserted from the opposite side into the cavities of the domes. From the fastening side, hold-down elements are driven against the sheet casing. Heated form punches are driven against the dome ends until the dome ends have mushroom-shape ends.

Abstract: A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon.

Abstract: A resin torque rod including: a first and second bushing disposed at both ends of the resin torque rod, each bushing having a resin outer casing and a rigid inner casing and a rubber elastic body interposed between the outer and inner casings, and a resin connecting component for connecting the first and second bushings, the first and second bushings facing each other at right angles. The rubber elastic body in the second bushing is shaped such that at least outer peripheral portions of axial end faces of the rubber elastic body protrude the same as, or beyond axially outwardly from axial end faces of the resin outer casing of the second bushing, respectively, and that the intermediate portion in an axis-perpendicular direction between the inner casing and outer casing has a substantially solid shape. A method of producing the resin torque rod is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing photonic band gap structures operable in the optical spectrum has been presented. The method comprises the steps of filling a plurality of grooves of an elastomeric mold with a UV curable first polymer, each groove in parallel with each other and partially curing the first polymer. A second polymer is coated on the first polymer. A substrate or a multi-layer polymer structure is placed on the filled mold and the resulting structure is exposed to UV light (i.e., is UV cured). The mold is peeled away from the first and second polymers such that a layer of polymer rods is formed on the substrate/multi-layer polymer structure. The process is repeated until a desired number of layers have been formed. The multi-layer structure can be used to create ceramic and metallic photonic band gaps by infiltration, electro-deposition, and/or metal coating.

Abstract: A method of producing a speaker which is manufactured by bonding a plurality of speaker components, including steps of humidifying a joint portion which bonds at least two speaker components among the plurality of speaker components; and bonding the speaker components by humidifying the joint portion and thereafter painting a moisture-curable adhesive on the joint portion, to thereby reduce a time for bonding the speaker components by easily and quickly drying regardless of materials of the speaker components.

Abstract: A pair of second retaining groups sandwiching the first retaining group. The length of the second coil retainers differ from the length of first coil retainers. The first coil retainers and the second coil retainers are arranged on a same line. The pair of second retaining groups are displaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the second coil retainers. The stator coils on the coil holder are set along a predetermined direction. At least part of the stator coils overlap one another. The second coil retainers of one of the second retaining group are connected to the second coil retainers of the other second retaining group with respect to the longitudinal direction of the second coil retainers, while the coil retainers are arranged in an annular shape at equal intervals. Therefore, stator coils are evenly arranged.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an MR element in which current flows in a direction perpendicular to layer planes, includes a step of forming on a lower electrode layer an MR multi-layered structure with side surfaces substantially perpendicular to the layer lamination plane, a step of forming a first insulation layer on at least the side surfaces of the formed MR multi-layered structure, a step of forming a second insulation layer and a magnetic domain control bias layer on the lower electrode layer, and a step of forming an upper electrode layer on the MR multi-layered structure and the magnetic domain control bias layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a transducer unit for an angular switching device, in which a transducer element is inserted and fixed in an angled bush. The inventive method is characterized in that the transducer element is brought into aligned engagement with a transducer receptacle formed in a tool, that subsequently for the precise positioning with respect to the transducer element the bush is brought into an aligned, at least partial positive engagement with a bush receptacle appropriately constructed in the tool and that for completing the transducer unit the transducer element is fixed in the bush. In further aspects the invention relates to an angular transducer unit, an angular switching device and an object detection device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving and speeding up substrate loading process. One embodiment provides a method for vacuum chucking a substrate. The method comprises venting a center chamber of a flexible membrane configured for mounting the substrate, moving the substrate such that a backside of the substrate is in full contact with the flexible membrane, and vacuuming the center chamber to vacuum chuck the backside of the substrate to the flexible membrane.

Abstract: A suction-and-holding face (14) for a component (1) in a suction nozzle (3) is formed from a semiconductor ceramic so that the suction-and-holding face to be brought into direct contact with the component in suction and holding has characteristics as semiconductor. Thus, detrimental effects due to occurrence of static electricity on the suction nozzle as well as detrimental effects due to an electrical conduction state between the suction nozzle and the component can be prevented from occurring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a portable data carrier (1) having an integrated circuit (10) and a contact field (7) galvanically connected to the integrated circuit (10). In the area of the contact field (7) the portable data carrier (1) is shaped in such a way and the contact field (7) is embodied in such a way that a direct contacting of the contact field (7) by a contacting element embodied in accordance with the USB standard is possible. The portable data carrier (1) in its final form is produced in chip card technology. Alternatively, an element is produced in chip card technology, which element features the integrated circuit (10) and the contact field (7), and data and/or program code required for the operation of the portable data carrier (1) are loaded into the integrated circuit (10). Subsequently the element is permanently connected to a carrier (3).

Abstract: A method for fabricating an IC support for supporting a first IC die connected in series with a second IC die; the IC support comprising a stack of alternating layers of copper features and vias in insulating surround, the first IC die being bondable onto the IC support, and the second IC die being bondable within a cavity inside the IC support, wherein the cavity is formed by etching away a copper base and selectively etching away built up copper.

Abstract: A process for producing a circuit board includes the steps of etching the third metal layer of a three-layer metal laminate into a predetermined interconnection pattern by photolithography; forming a laminate on the interconnection pattern by a buildup method, the laminate including interconnection patterns with insulating layers provided therebetween, the interconnection patterns being electrically connected to each other; separating a first metal layer from a supporting substrate to detach the laminate; removing the first metal layer of the three-layer metal laminate by etching using a second metal layer as a barrier layer; and removing the exposed second metal layer by etching.

Abstract: A method for the selective encapsulation of electronic components on a printed circuit board comprising, in one embodiment, the steps of delivering the printed circuit board to an encapsulating nest at room temperature; damming the target areas with a dam resin having a latent curing agent and deposited in the shape of walls of predetermined heights, according to the desired fill heights; dispensing a fill resin to fill the dammed areas; and curing the dam and fill resins for a suitable amount of time. In a different embodiment, the invention comprises the additional steps of laying resin beads, each in a position corresponding to the footprint of each target component; and of positioning the target components over the beads and soldering the components.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a spreading head harness for headphones or headsets and to headphones or headsets having a spreading head harness of this kind. In order to provide a spreading head harness for headphones or headsets which automatically spreads when opening or widening and remains spread during use and in which the partial harnesses are automatically brought together again after use, it is suggested to use partial harnesses and/or connection members of which the end areas twist around the longitudinal axis relative to the spring regions, the end areas are bent relative to the curvature, and a mechanical tension is generated in the partial harness when mounted.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing printhead modules which can be combined to form a pagewidth printhead is provided which includes laying out each of the printhead modules on a wafer substrate to be either right-handed or left-handed. At least one of the printhead modules is larger than a reticle step used in laying out that printhead module.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device comprises a first heater element and a second heater element spaced a first distance from the first heater element. A first drive transistor is associated with the first heater element and a second drive transistor is associated with the second firing heater element. The second drive transistor is spaced a second distance from the first drive transistor. The second distance is different from the first distance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container, in particular a collection chamber of a heat exchanger, comprising an opening (2), in which a connection (5) is mounted. To simplify the installation of the connection, the latter (5) has a deformable connection edge region (10) on the edge facing the container (1), said edge region protruding into the container (1) prior to the deformation process and after the deformation lying at least partially against the interior of the container opening (2).

Abstract: A method of making a length of heat conduction pipe from a long conduction pipe filled with heat transfer medium in vacuum environment comprises: a material preparation step in which a long heat conduction pipe with predetermined length sealed at both ends is prepared, a squelching and cutting step in which squelching and cutting is conducted on pre-determined point of said long heat conduction pipe in vacuum environment; a sealing step by which the cut end of said long heat conduction pipe is brazed and sealed in vacuum. There also provides an equipment for performing the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gear drive unit (10)5, particularly for a seat adjuster or a power-assisted steering system, comprised of a spindle (40), on which a drive gear (42) that drives the spindle (40) is provided, a drive assembly (20), which drives the drive gear (42) by means of a driven element (500) and at least one device (30) on which the drive assembly (10)6 is at least flanged-mounted, and which operationally couples at least the driven element (500) and the drive gear (42). The invention provides that at least one additional support (100, 100?) is provided in which the drive gear (42) is mounted, and this support is fastened to the base part (50) and supports the device (30). 5 Translator's note: [sic] This appears to be a typographical error. The gear drive unit is designated “(1)” elsewhere in the document. 6 Translator's note: [sic] This appears to be a typographical error. The drive assembly is designated “(20)” elsewhere in the document.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle frame, and the end product fame, are disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the second part by an epoxy. The taper of the tab allows the angle at which the parts are connected to be controlled through a wide range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a package opener including an elongated body having a first cutting blade fixedly attached thereto and a second cutting blade rotatably coupled to the body adjacent the first cutting blade. The first and second cutting blades defining opposing first and second cutting edges respectively and movable relative to each other between open and closed positions. The first and second cutting blades cooperating in the open position to define a blade opening between the cutting edges thereof for receiving an object to be cut in a cutting process. The package opener including a lever attached to the second cutting blade for moving the second cutting blade towards the closed position, the lever biased for urging the second cutting blade towards the open position. The first and second cutting edges being disposed generally perpendicular to the length of the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting head (1), comprising a lower and an upper shears blade (2, 3), for an electric hair cutting machine (4). The lower shears blade and the upper shear blade (2, 3) are connected to each other, whereby a cutting blade (5), made from a planar material (7), is driven in oscillation in a slot (31) between the lower and the upper shears blade (2, 3) and is provided with cutting teeth (6).

Abstract: A wet shaving razor has a handle, a razor cartridge pivotally mounted to the handle and a protective cover. The handle may be a unitary molding or an assembly including a pivot frame. The handle has a biasing member and a creep control arm that controls creep in the biasing member. The creep control arm interacts with the protective cover to provide a first at-rest position for the cartridge. The biasing member interacts with the cartridge to provide a second at-rest position when the protective cover is removed from the razor. The first at-rest position may be generally identical to the second at-rest position or may be different.

Abstract: Pliers for cutting plastic tubes includes a first lever with grooves having different widths for receiving tubes of corresponding diameters, and a second lever holding a blade. The levers are pivotally arranged with respect to each other around a pivot axis. The first lever includes a wheel with the grooves on the periphery of the wheel. The groove selected for a tube diameter is placeable in front of the blade by rotating the wheel to a corresponding position.

Abstract: A folding knife with a retractable clip is disclosed. The folding knife comprising at least two rigid plates and at least one knife blade that is pivotally attached therebetween. The retractable clip includes a base portion slidably fixed between two of the at least two rigid plates. The base portion includes a generally rectangular guide slot formed therethrough, and the knife includes a guide pin fixed between the two rigid plates of the knife and traversing the guide slot of the base portion. The retractable clip further includes an elongated clip member. In use, when in a retracted position, the retractable clip is substantially contained between the two rigid plates of the knife. Alternately, in an extended position, the clip member of the retractable clip laterally extends outwardly away from between the two rigid plates of the knife, the guide slot and guide pin cooperating to prevent further extension of the clip member and the base portion past a certain point.

Abstract: A knife protection device used in a cutting device; the cutting device has a tool body; the tool body having a cutting section and a handle; the cutting section having at least one cutting portion. The knife protection device comprises a protection unit installed on the cutting section for preventing the cutting section to be expanded. The protection unit is a protection cover; and the protection cover is installed with a retaining portion and a knife protection portion. The tool body has a screwing portion; the screwing portion and the retaining portion have respective screw holes for retaining the protection unit to the tool body. The cutting portion has two knife edges; a clamping space is formed between one of the two knife edges and the knife protection portion; and another knife is capable of being receiving in the clamping space.

Abstract: A tack strip cutter including a top blade holder and a bottom blade holder having a leverage handle for bringing the blade holders together with a leverage force. A splay inhibition guide on one of the blade holders prevents lateral movement of the blade holders when the tool is used.